
San Juan school board elections will soon change. Here’s why
The San Juan Unified School District’s Board of Education voted Tuesday to initiate a shift away from the current method of how voters elect members to serve on the school board, citing concerns that its current system of…

Coronavirus: SJUSD says all schools will close, beginning March 16
The San Juan Unified School District announced Friday that all campuses will be closed for its more than 40,000 students, beginning Monday, March 16.

San Juan School District considering shift away from ‘at-large’ elections
The board of trustees for the San Juan Unified School District on Tuesday will consider a recommendation from the superintendent to transition from at-large elections to “by-trustee area” elections, often referred to as “district-based” elections.

Coronavirus: San Juan Unified says Citrus Heights schools to remain open, for now
Sentinel staff report–The San Juan Unified School District alerted parents and students on Saturday that all classes and student events will continue as scheduled, amid growing coronavirus concerns that led the Elk Grove Unified School District to announce…

New youth football program coming to Citrus Heights with familiar help
Greg Roeszler, known as “Coach Roz,” is the executive director of Playmakers, a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk kids and children with special needs through youth football and the foundation of sports.

Mesa Verde’s Mark Toscano wins Coach of the Year
By Marcus D. Smith–After a long season that was filled with ups and downs, it finally all comes to a close for Mesa Verde girls varsity basketball, and Head Coach Mark Toscano. This was a season to remember…

Basketball: Mesa Verde girls take home awards, set goals for next year
The 2019-20 season for the Mesa Verde varsity girls basketball team was astonishing, for many reasons.

Tuesday was officially ‘Hogan Weaver Day’ in Citrus Heights. Here’s why
Last year, the Citrus Heights City Council proclaimed Feb. 25, 2020, as Hogan Weaver Day, in recognition of athletic accomplishments by Hogan Weaver, who graduated last year from San Juan High School.

Mesa Verde High School alumnus returns as head football coach
After a one-and-done 2019 year for the Mavericks former varsity football coach Bryan Golder, Mesa Verde High School looks to bring in a fresh face for 2020 — one that is familiar with MVHS, as he is an…

Mesa Verde players win Golden Empire League awards, lose playoffs
Following their victory against Casa Roble last Friday, Mesa Verde took their talents to Rocklin to take on Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in the first round of the CIF Sac-San Joaquin Section Championships – Division IV.